Interview: A Look Into The Artist David Foox

Jan 12, 2012 11:15 AM

Art, in its many forms, has the capability of evoking emotion from even the hardest of hearts. It is a part of life which will never die as it is created and maintained everyday through nature, life and its creators themselves, which we call the artists. One such creator leaving his mark and creating his own legend within the world of art is NY based artist David Foox.

I got a chance to sit down with the artist in his studio to get an understanding of how art came to paint itself on David's own canvas of life while also receiving an exclusive preview of some of what's in store for 2012.

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doze

January 12, 2012

6:31pm

Great article. David foox is really a great guy. More of him here: [www.dozecollective.com]  

jshana

January 12, 2012

7:17pm

Foox exudes all that embodies art and love and it shines through in all of his creations. I am beyond excited to see the completed, lighted 2012 Dragon chandelier in all its glory (I'm sure we'll all be awestruck), but more important, locks of love will be eternally grateful for his lion's mane head of hair. What a wonderful gift! Stay fabulous, Foox!  

Chard Allen

January 12, 2012

7:18pm

Foox looks to be developing a nice collection of diverse and unique pieces. Those etched blocks look pristine and the chandelier collaboration is something only creative minds can appreciate.  

ems

January 12, 2012

8:44pm

Okay wow. Nice job interviewer. I have to take this in. (and I really hope what I say won’t b too long but I can’t help it!) This is a large interview covering many bases, haha and beautifully done. Yes. I like the questions and even more so the answers. {{As the answers are never, at least in any of the interviews I’ve read from Foox, what you expect them to be. Well he has a way of kind of art riddling you with a certain intelligent edge so many of us lack yet want, at the same time speaking with complete clarity and this crazy engagement that often leaves you wondering. I mean David Foox is an artist. This is what he is.}} I don’t really know any other way to describe him, it’s an unconscious part of his soul and even if he was a lawyer first (which I love and find totally unique, don’t know too many shed lawyers) he was actually an artist first, and always that because you can’t hide your art. It simply took this element to lead him here. *Art is not just about what you produce it’s a lifestyle and it’s how you live it and how you present it to others, and eventually the world. David lives it, or rather it lives in him, very truthfully. These thoughts you read and the creations you see that come from his hands are, I think, pure and part of something much greater than even he himself is aware. (But then a person who is actively engaged in their desires would of course not be aware. That’s the art. ) And I do not mean to glorify here, or is exaggerate the word, it’s not. He simply has so many facets to himself and it is a joy to witness them unfold. David Foox is probably the only person I know aside from a greatly inspirational artist friend of mine, who is no longer here sadly, I would equate to a ‘real’ spirit. He is free and not blocked in the way so many others are, but then we don’t have to be….that’s also what I like about David, he allows you to see this (and to not be afraid of it). Although I don’t believe this is something you can explain to someone buy or get, I believe it is something you can only hone through practice and strive to reach. But for people like David who are born with it this gift simply becomes about self-actualization and letting others in. haha *Look up characteristics for self-actualizing people. David works Really hard and it seems like he is always working and there is nothing to me more inspiring and selfless than an artist who utilizes his time in the shape of an arrow, true true true and makes it fly. (The right way.) He doesn’t look backwards and honestly the thrill of knowing him comes from his direct intent to produce create and discuss what it is he gathers from life (light is important here), and then watching him apply it to his conceptions and from there adapt it to his core and let it infiltrate. Into something else. Watch his videos, and I really hope you do and that he does more. To me they are just as much apart of the art as the art is itself, along with his written messages. And Dragonss, dragonesses too (perhaps)….yes I am VERY excited to see his next body of work, well everyone loves dragons and there are simply not enough of them: Year of The Dragon is now 2012….Although David tends to keep his ideas private and just leaves people kind of begging for more. if you know what I mean. And giving away your hair? Okay more. Chandeliers  

Valerie

January 12, 2012

8:54pm

Davids work in symbolism has redefined my perception of reality.  

VALERIE

January 12, 2012

8:56pm

David's work in symbolism has transformed my perception of reality.  

Penelope Fox

January 12, 2012

11:15pm

I showed with David Foox this past November. It was a pleasure. He is extremely interesting and stimulating. The energy that you receive from him is inspiring and keep you on the hunt for wanting more information.  

mchasday

January 13, 2012

1:28am

every year, I blow my allotted budget on FOOX art... at the rate I'm going, I'll be able to open up a museum dedicated to him!!!  

Liz

January 13, 2012

3:26am

David Foox is the definition of a true artist. He sees the world with an innocence and a fresh perspective which I believe are necessary ingredients in creating art. He is also a spiritual seeker and a very positive soul which I truly admire. I am proud to call him my friend.  

January 13, 2012

6:54am

David Foox is refreshingly enthusiastic, uninhibitedly original, and is to be celebrated for daring to make an artform of mythologizing himself a la Andy warhol. (That's a compliment.) Anyone who gives himself to his passions in such a Dionysian way, is an inspiration in a world that needs passionate sincerity, so much. Go Foox!  

The High Priestess

January 13, 2012

7:47am

The more I learn about David (a truly gifted artist) and his artistic and spiritual voice... The more I'm excited for his future and ours... The year of the Dragon will be a sight to behold. ....... ()() Follow....  

SOCKS

January 13, 2012

10:00pm

Mr. Foox's art is passionate, meaningful, and wonderfully creative. It's inspired, and in turn, deeply inspiring. I look forward to experiencing the beautiful work 2012 is sure to yield.  

Benny

January 16, 2012

4:52pm

Great interview. Foox is a cool guy to work with and we look forward to many more years of collaboration with him, especially when it comes to toys.  

Tyler fan

January 25, 2012

5:13pm

David Foox is too cool! This interview is just one more example of how well he understands himself and his love of life and art. I'm extremely lucky to know him and to own some of his incredible, unique work. It's definitely time for me to frame my set of rabbits before his new awesome art - the glass bars - appear. We love ya David.  

Donmartin

March 10, 2012

10:00pm

David Foox is an artist that likes to create things. He not only creates art, but he also creates people. These people (or screen-names as we call it on earth) are used to make comment after comment. David himself likes to praise his works and his mind. I'll bet almost every comment on this feed was created by David Foox himself.  

Donmartin

March 10, 2012

10:15pm

I like  

Samantha6900

October 9, 2012

8:37pm

FOOX lawyer turned painter turned filmmaker a twist even the young artist could not have predicted. See the new trailer to LOVE CHILD [www.indiewire.com]  

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